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probation
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Definitions ofprobation
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- A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may easily be removed for poor performance
Example: "You'll be on probation for first six months. After that, if you work out, they'll hire you permanently."
- A type of sentence where convicted criminals are allowed to continue living in the community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions
Example: "He got two years probation for robbery."
- The act of testing; proof
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